Dateline Rice for Feb. 10, 2014 (Weekend Edition)

FEATURED ITEM

In matters of the heart, women say height matters
According to new research from Rice and the University of North Texas, the height of a potential partner matters more to women than to men, and mostly for femininity and protection. Michael Emerson, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and co-director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/1coT2s4

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Christopher Bronk, fellow in information technology policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted on cyberattacks and the effect on national security. Bronk also authored an op-ed on cybersecurity and is interviewed about credit card security and identity theft.
Study: Pentagon fuel supply at risk of hack
FCW.com
http://bit.ly/1g3m4Bp
US Army must be prepared for cybersecurity threats to energy sector
Sugar Land Sun (This article also appeared in Fort Bend Sun.)
http://bit.ly/1f9BrVN
Is your personal information safe?
KPRC-TV
http://bit.ly/1kw0sBK

Top Pemex official quits as Mexico oil revamp picks up
Tony Payan, a fellow in Mexico studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of the institute’s Mexico Center, is quoted about the resignation of Pemex exploration and production chief Carlos Morales.
Reuters
http://reut.rs/1npzd9l
Mexico: Top Pemex official quits as Mexico oil revamp picks up
Energy-pedia News
http://bit.ly/1ghaL8S

Big issues between India, US gone now: Jaishankar
India’s new ambassador to the U.S. recently spoke at a Houston reception organized by the Indo-American Chamber of Greater Houston. Rice President David Leebron is mentioned as one of the guests.
News 24
http://bit.ly/M5zvXc

As fuel boom hits U.S., American consumers may miss out on benefits
Kenneth Medlock III, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute and lecturer on economics, is quoted about the use of natural gas.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
http://bit.ly/1ehHFlf

Malaria laser
Rice researchers have developed a noninvasive technology that accurately detects low levels of malaria infection through the skin in seconds with a laser scanner.
World Magazine
http://www.worldmag.com/2014/02/neutral_in_reverse

To push China on media freedom, US should try WTO
Aynne Kokas, a fellow in Chinese media at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and a postdoctoral fellow at Rice’s Chao Center for Asian Studies, is referenced for her paper about Chinese media protectionism.
Epoch Times
http://bit.ly/LPIwTx

Texas town withering away
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is quoted in an article about the decline of Megargel, Texas.
The Seattle Times
http://bit.ly/1iG945M

A liberal-arts college that gets it right
Davidson College President Carol Quillen, Rice’s former vice president for international and interdisciplinary initiatives, is featured in a commentary about the liberal arts.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://bit.ly/1ggfWGc

Despega mariachi en universidades de EU
Mariachi bands are a rising trend among universities. Baker College senior Alberto Rodriguez, director and founder of Mariachi Luna Llena, is quoted.
AM.com (An English translation of this article is not available. This article also appeared in Reforma and Mural.com.)
http://www.am.com.mx/notareforma/13003

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice orchestra plays bon voyage concert
Rice’s Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra will play a free concert preview of their tour repertoire Feb. 13.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1h3WjEL
Your weekly guide to Houston: 5 (plus) don’t-miss events — including a sacred tour and zombie sandwiches
CultureMap
http://bit.ly/1npZ5BI
WYPR-FM
http://bit.ly/1fZpt4T

Rangel: Primaries are primary objectives for GOP
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about the Texas primaries.
Amarillo Globe-News
http://bit.ly/1fYPb9M
Who’s who in the race for governor
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/1jqdqkv
Rangel: In tight state races, time to spend money is now
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/LPWlBB
Feisty race for Texas lieutenant governor could lead to runoff
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/1ggMjEL

What’s ahead for Houston art landmark?
An article discusses Rice’s Martel Center, the building that used to house the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Stephen Fox, lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1h3WjEL

USGA elects Thomas J. O’Toole Jr. as 63rd president
Alumnus Asuka Nakahara ’77 is now a member of the executive committee for the United States Golf Association.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1f9EEVe

Rice University and UTMB collaborate to engineer a rapid test for diarrheal disease
Bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed a simple, highly sensitive and efficient test for the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis that could have great impact on global health.
BioNews Texas
http://bit.ly/1jkK1rT
Rice, UTMB develop new test for diarrheal disease
The Citizen (This article also appeared in the Friendswood Journal.)
http://bit.ly/1npYtfn

Houston legal links Feb. 3, 2014
A KPRC-TV report about an arrest made by Rice police is included in a
compilation of headlines about legal matters.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1fZiiJZ

BROADCAST

KRIV-TV
The Jones Graduate School of Business’ Rice Cube Club created a 600-cube mosaic of Nelson Mandela in honor of Black History Month.
http://bit.ly/1eNX7u8

The 700 Club
Alumnus O.J. Brigance ’92 is featured.
http://bit.ly/NuoK1J

WWZN-FM (Boston)
Rice is launching a sports media camp.
http://bit.ly/1gmN79W

Moody Park gets a $4.3 million renovation
Rice is mentioned in a broadcast about Moody Park’s renovations.
KUHF-FM
http://bit.ly/1ggXCwG

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Diamane — Extremely thin films of diamond can be created without high pressure
Perfect sheets of diamond a few atoms thick appear to be possible even without the big squeeze that makes natural gems.
Clean Technica
http://bit.ly/1lVDghZ

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Northwestern professor debuts research on how recession affects pregnancy rates
Rachel Kimbro, associate professor of sociology, is quoted in an article about demographic research.
Daily Northwestern
http://bit.ly/1kw6ZfQ

Houston real estate and rental market: What’s up and what’s down?
An article about Houston’s demographics attributes its multiculturalism to its colleges and universities, including Rice.
AllPropertyManagement.com
http://bit.ly/NtYAfG

Living the dream but planning a goal
Alumnus Brenton Ryan ’11 is featured.
Sedalia Democrat
http://bit.ly/1d3woJI

Louisiana population: Despite spin, picture not so rosy
John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Rice in 1962 is referenced.
Shreveport Times
http://bit.ly/1eFQolR
Commentary: Political spin on Louisiana’s population change doesn’t add up
Alexandria Town Talk
http://townta.lk/1fTi19d

Arquitecta mexicana, entre los 18 jóvenes talentos del AIA
Alumnus Wyatt Frantom ’01 received a 2014 AIA Young Architects Award.
ObrasWeb (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1cp3e3L

SPORTS

Blair returns to Rice to lead compliance efforts
Athletics director Joe Karlgaard announced the hiring of Bryan Blair as associate athletics director for compliance.
The Rancher (This article also appeared in the Sugar Land Sun, Memorial Examiner, Fort Bend Sun and Bellaire Examiner.)
http://bit.ly/1oaw7Jt

Astros to appeal CSN bankruptcy ruling
The Astros plan to appeal the ruling that would afford protection for Comcast SportsNet. This loss would affect other team contracts, such as the Rice Owls.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1d3lvrm

Edmondson and Lynch named co-offensive coordinators
Rice football coach David Bailiff announced Larry Edmonson and Billy Lynch will share the title of offensive coordinator for the Owls for the 2014 season.
SportsPageMagazine.com
http://bit.ly/1ba305M
Owls open spring drills March 11
Sugar Land Sun (This article also appeared in the Fort Bend Sun, Bellaire Examiner and Memorial Examiner.)
http://bit.ly/1h4mUBA

Rice men’s basketball fell to Tulsa 66-56 Feb. 8 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Missed chances haunt Owls in painful loss to Tulsa
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1h49fut
Tulsa continues dominance of Rice with 66-56 win
CBSSports.com
http://cbsprt.co/1bjeIex
Rice Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane – Feb. 8, 2014
Sports Chat Place
http://bit.ly/1npBwsU
Recap: Rice vs. Tulsa
Charlotte Observer (This article also appeared in Merced Sun-Star and Lexington Herald-Leader.)
http://bit.ly/1iGnbIe
Comcast SportsNet
http://bit.ly/M5NdJR
http://bit.ly/1iRLfaK

No. 21 Middle Tennessee beats Rice 65-54
Rice women’s basketball fell to Middle Tennessee 65-54 at Murphy Athletic Center.
ESPN
http://es.pn/LPTR69
Blue Raiders hold off late rally from Rice, defeat Owls 65-54
Daily News Journal
http://on.dnj.com/1iGM0Uw

Men’s college hoops: Rice edges North Texas
Rice men’s basketball defeated North Texas 75-70 Feb. 6 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Lake Houston Observer (This article also appeared in the Humble Observer, Atascocita Observer, Humble Observer and Kingwood Observer.)
http://bit.ly/1g3ltQ9
North Texas rally falls short in 75-70 loss to Rice
CBS
http://cbsloc.al/1g3vNYA
Rice men’s basketball turns away Mean Green
Memorial Examiner
http://bit.ly/1oaz8te

Hawaii, Rice schedule home-and-home in 2014, 2018
Rice updated its 2014 football schedule to include a game against the University of Hawaii.
Mountain West Connection (This article also appeared in WSB-TV, WFTV-TV, WHIO-TV, Journal-News and Austin American-Statesman.)
http://bit.ly/1dC4fVW
Owl football: Hawaii returns to Owls’ football schedule in 2014
Tomball Potpourri
http://bit.ly/1dcGWGs

Articles mention Rice’s signing day picks.
Local schools busy with football players making next step official
Bellaire Examiner
http://bit.ly/1dC1jZd
Owl football: Conference USA champs Rice Owls add 19 to 2014 roster
Tomball Potpourri
http://bit.ly/1f9PL0k

NEWS RELEASES

Rice symposium to celebrate 100 years of crystallography
Rice and the Gulf Coast Consortia will host an all-day public symposium titled “International Year of Crystallography: Structure Matters” Feb. 14 at the BioScience Research Collaborative.
http://bit.ly/1nq5ZqT

Is height important in matters of the heart? New study says yes.
According to new research from Rice and the University of North Texas, the height of a potential partner matters more to women than men, and mostly for femininity and protection.
http://bit.ly/1cpqwXl